Amazing Grays

I know, I know. It's a corny title. I had to do SOMEthing like that. Shades of Gray? Grayt family? It's all cheesy, but this family really is amazing. Incredible. Awesome. There aren't enough adjectives! This family is honestly what I want my family to be when we grow up. Every one of them is ridiculously talented, hilarious, and loving. They all play instruments! They all sing! They all laugh at my jokes! They would probably give you the shirts off their backs if they weren't such small sizes.
I can't tell you how excited and honored I was to get to take their family portraits. We faced some time constraints with piano lessons, torrential rain the day before, an overcast sky, and sub-zero temperatures (it felt that way, at least), not to mention a case of Chandler smile (which was quickly overcome!). But it turned out wonderfully and we had a great time! This is only round one, so be sure and check back soon once we go out again (preferably with better weather, TEXAS, if you're listening)!!!

LOVE it! So much!

This happened a lot. It was too fun!

I honestly saved this one as "WOW". How incredible does she look?!

I LOVE this picture!!!!!

And I love THIS one! So great! Or should I say, grayt? No?

They need to make a CD so this can be their album cover.

How much does this look like a painted backdrop?

I love them!

Grays, you are my favorite family! I love you guys so much! I can't wait to go out AGAIN and see what hilarity ensues, and of course how wonderful your photos will turn out. Thank you SO much for being a part of my life and giving me the opportunity to be a part of yours. You guys are awesome (I really can't come up with enough adjectives!)!!! There. I made it through without one mention of the mustache...

Matt & Belinda

Matt and Belinda are having a baby! These two were MADE to be parents, and their little guy has no idea how blessed he is to have them as his parents. Belinda has had a perfect pregnancy. And when I say perfect, I mean it - and say it with a little bit of envy! No problems sleeping, no sickness, no discomfort, no hips popping out of their sockets, no crazy cravings... she's just sailing right along and looking great! I know, all you mommies out there, don't hold it against her. She and Matt are two of the neatest people you could ever know. They're self-proclaimed "naturists" and wanted to make sure their session was outdoors, so we ended up at the same lake where they had their first date! Say it with me: Awwww! They're both incredibly talented people, Matt paints, Belinda is into photography, they both love and make music - Matt wrote songs both for his beautiful bride on their wedding day, and for his new son on the way! Because of their artsiness (my word), they were super open to anything, especially Belinda, who was quite the trooper! Thank both of you for giving me some freedom and indulging me in all of my requests! I am so very proud of the results, and I hope you love them as much as I do!!! Here are a few shots from the nursery that's waiting to be occupied:

And so begins the great outdoor maternity session! It was great!

How fantastic is her smile? I love this picture too much for words!

Keeping with the breezy theme...

The "oh my gosh we're so emo and love Twilight" photo.

Told you she was a hot momma!

Belinda was great at indulging me, and I think it turned out incredibly. I LOVE these next ones. Belinda was a modest momma (so was I!), but she can't help but look hot!

Oh.... my..... GOSH!

I love tattoos!

Silly boys!
(Matt plays soccer... I was trying to be sentimental AND get my shot!)

LOVE this photo! BEAUTIFUL!!!

Beautiful.

They're so close to meeting him!

Matt and Belinda, thank you so much! You were incredible, and I know that's not going to stop once baby N gets here! Belinda, I do hope you continue to be so comfortable... stock up on that sleep while you can! I loved getting to "pose outside the box" and create images that capture how beautiful and loving you two are. There are MANY more photos, so you'll want to get started on them NOW if you want to see them all before the little man arrives, haha! You are going to be fantastic parents, and I can't wait to see your SON!